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stayed here for a week last summer as part of a tour of Tuscany and would have loved to have stayed longer. The accommodation is spotless and there always seemed to be cleaning going on. Breakfast is excellent with coffees loving prepared by the owner. Pool is small but clean and the views are to die for you feel you are in the real Tuscany. the town of San Gimignano is a few minutes drive away where you can find many shops restaurants bars ect it always seemed to be busy with a very calm family atmosphere . Food here was very reasonable and of a high standard The owners will do anything to make your stay memorable even got me some fresh truffles on my last day to take home . book with confidence and recommended as long as you are able to drive as taxis are not readily available and are very expensive.

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Stayed July 2013, traveled as a couple

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As with all beautiful residences in Tuscany getting there is the challenge .La Fornace di Racciano is only a short drive on the outskirts of San gimignano with a very peaceful view over the valley.room was just right with lots of space,breakfast typical European with sweets and cold cuts just how like .stayed only one night but would have lingered longer if we had the time. San G.was a great place to explore and soak up the history as you walked through the towns cobble streets.

Stayed August 2013, traveled as a couple

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This is a typical tuscan farmhouse, although it is just a B&B today (not agriturismo). We stayed in the apartment which was in some disrepair. There were windows missing screens or screens that had big holes in them. There was a dishwasher but it did not work which the manager seemed to be aware of already, which isn't that big of a deal but there was nothing to clean dishes with by hand (had to ask for it). Also, was lacking some other basic supplies, no garbage bags for the trash, ran out of toilet paper the first day, no dish soap. Things I would assume to be pretty standard based on stays at other apartments throughout Italy.

That said, the breakfast was quite good (I only ate it one morning) and the manager makes what could possibly be the best cappuccino I've ever had. The staff were friendly and accommodating whenever you needed something.

There is a nice pool although we didn't use it.

The surroundings are fairly quiet, although there were a lot of tractors in the area as it was harvest time (to be expected). There is a nice little restaurant just 100 meters away. Food and service was good there; we went twice.

Location is fantastic. Beautiful views of San Gimignano and the surrounding area and it is only about 3 km from S.G. historic center, not really walkable but a short drive in the car.

This isn't the best place I've stayed in Tuscany, but was adequate for the price which I felt was quite reasonable.

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Stayed September 2013, traveled with family

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Tuscany is a great place to hang out if you are a wine lover and a traveler looking for something authentic. La Fornace is quite close to San Gimignano aprox. two km. and is situated in a fairly secluded beautiful area. Cristiano Boldrini the caretaker is kind and always helpful and supplies the best espresso and breakfast I have ever had in a B&B situation. There is a swimming pool and the rooms are solid and quiet. I was travelling with my in-laws and we stayed aprox. five nights and had a great time. Totally five stars and the wine provided for a small fee is extremely good quality. Cheers Clint

Stayed September 2013, traveled as a couple

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Very nice place, nice surroundings. We stayed 1 night at this place ! what a nice place to wake up to. the breakfast was awesome, very nice spread of food ! Christiano was very very nice and friendly. wifi was fast. Room was clean, we even had an iron for us due to our request !

Do remember to key in the GPS coordinates into ur GPS when u are looking for the place. we got lost because we keyed in the postal code. THumbs up to La Fornace !

Stayed September 2013, traveled as a couple

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We spent a couple of days in this typical tuscan house, Nice views. Quite quiet place, owners are a very kind young couple. Not far from S.Gimignano, there is a nearby trattoria where it is possible to have dinner

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We stayed already for the third time in this lovely small hotel. It provides very quiet and friendly atmosphere, breakfasts with local products, very nice swimming pool and spacy appartments. It is surrounded by vineyards and provides excellent view of San Gimignano panorama. There is a beautiful garden restaurant within 300m. We fully recommend it.

Stayed July 2013, traveled as a couple

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